A Series Presenting an Inside Look at Works in Progress
…Watch how Dances become Dances …
The new Kanopy LabWorks series was conceived to provide our audience an insider look at the underlying processes involved in making a dance and a special opportunity to connect with our renowned guest artists ,creative directors, Company dancers and our talented tech crew in a “working studio” setting.
Kanopy LabWorks provide a rare sneak preview into the art of producing our mainstage season that is performed at the Overture Center for the Arts.
Admission is free, though donations to support important educational and outreach programs like this are always welcome. Reservations are limited and registration is required.
All Kanopy LabWorks sessions will be held at our studio, the Kanopy Center for Modern and Contemporary Dance, 329 W. Mifflin Street, (around the corner from the Overture Center for the Arts. Brief Q& A’s follow the demonstrations.
The Kanopy LabWorks series was launched on Sunday, July 9,2023 with an informal showing by renowned world class dancer and choreographer, Tadej Brdnik (Brdnik) a former soloist and principal dancer for the Martha Graham Dance Company. Brdnik workshopped two world premieres with the Kanopy Dance Company, as an artist in residence that premiered in Kanopy’s Shades of Light at the Overture Center for the Arts, October 20-22, 2023.
For more information about Kanopy LabWorks or how to underwrite a session, please contact our associate director, Susanne Voeltz, susivoeltzpr@gmail.com.
Kanopy LabWorks 2026/27 Schedule
Kanopy Center for Modern and Contemporary Dance, 329 W. Mifflin Street, Madison, WI
Saturday August 1, 2026
4:30-5:15pm
Informal showing with guest artist Daniel Fetecua-Soto, company, apprentices and workshop students
Featuring excerpts from José Limón’s “A Choreographic Offering” which will be performed in Kanopy’s Season opener Without Borders Oct 15-18 at the Overture Center for the Arts. The guest artist will talk about the choreography and process of restaging.
Saturday August 8, 2026
4:30-5:15pm
Informal showing with guest artist Colin Connor, company, apprentices and workshop students
Featuring excerpts from Colin Connor’s “Flying in the Face of Time” which will be performed in Kanopy’s Season opener Without Borders Oct 15-18 at the Overture Center for the Arts. The guest artist will talk about his choreography, and the process of creation and restaging.
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